A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5603138 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27105950 epoch_slot_no: 149150 block_no: 5602961 slot_leader_id: 5507686 size: 7849 time: 2021-04-17 15:10:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d88a1775ad6f285fe24babc4ab93f77f74a393344041f8a27550a9f842f5259Block Operator
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